So I finally got a mac, and now I have no clue what to do with it. What's some cool things that I should start off on? Besides putting firefox on it....
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I tried making the switch and am now in the process of switching back. Mac sucks if you're a coder...and I happen to be a coder.I like pie.Comment
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But, check out quicksilver. It's a must have app for mac. Also, if you do a lot of FTPing, use Captain FTP. I have checked out every single FTP client for mac and that's the only one I found to be even remotely acceptable. Everyone will recommend Transmit and I found it to be buggy as hell. It couldn't even transfer a directory full of subdirectories and files without choking. Cyberduck is another one people recommend. Also garbage.
There are some really cool tools for webmasters. My favorite is Coda from panic.com (same company that makes the shitty FTP client). Coda rocks and I really will miss that on my PC.I like pie.Comment
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Tons of video tutorials at the bottom of the page:
http://www.apple.com/mac/
For new users, watching the videos is way better than reading about it.
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macs are wack“If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”Comment
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I've been told that the transition from PC to Mac is tough for about a week, and then nobody looks back.
I'll probably get an Mac this year sometime.Comment
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dayum .. dude there is so many cool things you can add .. "widgets" ....look them up .. uhm ... go get Adium it is a great multi client messenger set up .. go get .. smcFan control to control your fan speeds for them more demanding days ...Toast Titanium for burning everything better than good .... mactheripper for your DVD ripping needs .. there is so many things that you can do faster and smoother.. you'll be very happy ..No sig .. just meComment
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So you agree with me now that macs blow? hehe Ftp was another reason my partners went back. Cyberduck suxored. He is now on Vista, and Ive switched from xp to all vista now, other than having dual boot on my main machine for the just incase scenarios. I even bought a nice shinny white and black Toshiba Qosmio with Vista ultimate on it. Nice and smooth works the way its supposed to. Dont have to hunt for some obscure program for mac that will let me do the stuff I easily did on pc.But, check out quicksilver. It's a must have app for mac. Also, if you do a lot of FTPing, use Captain FTP. I have checked out every single FTP client for mac and that's the only one I found to be even remotely acceptable. Everyone will recommend Transmit and I found it to be buggy as hell. It couldn't even transfer a directory full of subdirectories and files without choking. Cyberduck is another one people recommend. Also garbage.
There are some really cool tools for webmasters. My favorite is Coda from panic.com (same company that makes the shitty FTP client). Coda rocks and I really will miss that on my PC.
Mac is a no thank you for me.
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I'm no power ftper, as I use sftp on coda to browse remotely, but what's wrong with using the finder?Also, if you do a lot of FTPing, use Captain FTP. I have checked out every single FTP client for mac and that's the only one I found to be even remotely acceptable. Everyone will recommend Transmit and I found it to be buggy as hell. It couldn't even transfer a directory full of subdirectories and files without choking. Cyberduck is another one people recommend. Also garbage.
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ftp://username:[email protected]/
opens up the remote location in Finder, then do what you want?
But, like I say, I'm no power ftp user at all. Can't stand the insecurity

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